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Santa Clarita
Thursday, April 16th, 2026
Good morning, Santa Clarita. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At a recent city council meeting, officials proclaimed April as National Volunteer Month and awarded four graduating high school volunteers with the Civic Service Impact Award while honoring Junior Chamber International members; they noted volunteers logged over 39,000 service hours in 2025 supporting events and programs across Santa Clarita. SCVNews.com
- ➤ On April 15, 1874, Tiburcio Vasquez & three men raided sheep farmer Alexander Repetto’s ranch near Montebello after learning that cash was held at a local bank, and a nervous messenger’s actions soon alerted officials leading to a swift lawman pursuit. Hometown Station
- ➤ Saturday’s Relay Rally offers face painting, cape decorating, games, and luminaria decorating (to honor cancer survivors) at Newhall Crossing by Laemmle Theatre from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. It also opens Relay for Life registration at Central Park on Saturday, May 2 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Superheroes Unite!) The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
- ➤ Pastor Stephen Meadors, known as the cowboy preacher from his days herding cattle, will speak at 10 a.m. Sunday at Friendly Valley United Methodist Church in Newhall (located at 19246 Avenue of the Oaks with free parking and refreshments). The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
- ➤ Santa Clarita offers a busy weekend of events. The Cowboy Festival runs April 18–19 at William S. Hart Park from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and SENSES Block Party takes place today on Main Street in Old Town Newhall from 7 to 10 p.m. Hometown Station
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Attorneys for the Original Saugus Cafe owners filed an amended complaint in federal court Wednesday, claiming compensation over a disputed lease and business legacy — a dispute pending a May 14 hearing at 25861 Railroad Ave. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Santa Clarita Choral Association celebrated its 40th anniversary with a Choral Festival at Grace Baptist Church in Valencia on Tuesday evening, featuring a performance by the Castaic High School Concert Choir (captured by Kamryn Martell). The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Branch will host its annual Día de los Niños, Día de los Libros celebration for kids on Saturday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event will include activities that promote reading and creativity. SCVNews.com
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday from 4-6 p.m., the Unitarian Universalist Church of Santa Clarita Valley hosts a free Earth Day Pop-Up at Vibe Performing Arts — the venue at Valencia Plaza Shopping Center on Lyons Ave — where families can join hands-on activities like Seed Starting and Eco-Crafting to boost environmental care. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Homemade peach cobbler (a twist on a well-known recipe) offers cozy, nostalgic flavors with juicy peaches, cinnamon and a flaky biscuit topping; serve it with vanilla ice cream to bring a comforting taste to your kitchen. Hometown Station
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Valencia’s boys golf team won today with a score of 378 ahead of West Ranch, while junior Aidan Chroman earned medalist honors on a 1-under par 71; the team will meet on Monday at Knollwood Club and Wednesday at Sand Canyon Club as league play ends. Hometown Station
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The price of freedom is eternal vigilance.
~ Thomas Jefferson
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